Troubleshooting the Connection
Whether you're using Windows XP or some earlier version of the operating system, it ought to be possible to set up a link to a wireless network. If the automatic connection function doesn't work, don't assume that you've done something wrong—more likely, you're a victim of somebody's bad design. Here are some things to check:
Is the SSID used by your computer exactly the same as the SSID of the network you want to join?
Is encryption turned on or off? If it's on, are you using the correct encryption key? Is encryption set to 64-bit or 128-bit?
Does the access point use MAC address filtering? Is your wireless adapter on the list of qualified users?
Does the workgroup name match the SSID?
Does your access point use a DHCP ...
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